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Became a Teacher
BrittanicaFrom 1868 to 1874, Borden worked as a teacher in Grande Pre and Matawan, New Jersey. -
Articled in Law
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden saw no future in teaching so he decided to train at a law firm in Halifax -
Bar Exams
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden placed first in his Bar Examinations at the firm -
Joins Tupper law firm
Collections CanadaBorden joined Graham and Charles Hibbert Tupper'sprestigous Halifax Law firm. -
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Becomes Head of Law Firm
Borden became head of his prestigous conservative law firm in Halifax. -
Selected to lead conservative party
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden was voted to succeed Charles Tupper and Leader of the official opposition and the Conservative party. -
Defeated in Federal Election
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden was defeated in the election and lost his seat in parliment. -
Elected to House of Commons
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden was elected to parliment while running for the Conservative party. The Liberals won a majority. -
Wins Federal Election
BrittanicaBorden won the election over the idea of reciprocity with the US. He believed that free trade with the US would weaken Canadian ties to Britian. He ran on the slogan "Canadianism or Continentalism" to lead a coalition government to become the Prime Minister of Canada. -
Knighted
BrittanicaBorden was knighted in 1914 and was the last prime minister to be knighted. -
World War One Begins
Canadian EncyclopediaWorld War One begins with the invasion of Serbia by Austria-Hungary. This quickly escalates with the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance joining the war. -
War Measure Act
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden passes the War Measures Act, declaring war on Germany along with the entire British Empire. This Act also allowed the internment of anyone considered a "threat" to Canada. -
Borden Tours the Western Front
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden Visited the Western Front and talked to wounded soldiers. He found that the soldiers were in bad need of reinforcements, leading Borden to conclude that he needed to introduce conscription. -
Military Service Act
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden Passed the Military Service Act which introduce Conscription. This led to the Conscription Crisis in Quebec. -
Military Voters Act
BrittanicaBorden Passed the Military Voters Act which gave Women serving overseas the right to vote. This helped him win the 1917 election. -
Wartime Elections Act
BrittanicaBorden passed the Wartime Elections Act which gave Women who were close relatives of those serving overseas the right to vote. This helped bring Borden a victory in the 1917 Election. -
Federal Election
Canadian EncyclopediaThe 1917 "Khaki" Election was won by a Majority Union Government of Conservatives and Liberals versus Lauriers LIberals. This election was over the issue of conscription. -
World War 1 ends
BrittanicaWorld War 1 ends with Armistice signed ending hostilities on the western front. Over 60 000 Canadians died fighting the war. -
Paris Peace Conference Begins
BrittanicaThe Paris Peace Conference begins with Canada recieving a seat after Borden demanded one for Canada's contribution to the War. The treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations were created at the Conference. -
Arrest of Leaders of the Winnepeg General Strike
Collections CanadaBorden Orders the arrest of leaders of the Winnepeg General Strike. This eventually leads to violence and riots culminating on "bloody saturday". -
Treaty Of Versailles
Canadian EncyclopediaThe Treaty of Versailles is signed with Canada's signature. The treaty put severe sanctions on Germany. -
Leaves office
Canada InfoBorden retires as Prime Minister of Canada and leaves politics. -
Chancellor of Queens University
Canadian EncyclopediaBorden becomes chancellor of queens until 1930. -
